For more than twenty five years, Steven Mears and Mears Repatriation have been helping families, friends and communities repatriate their loved ones to and from countries all across the world. Leveraging the accumulated knowledge of over four generations of Funeral Directors to deliver a true family service, we are now a team of more than a dozen international Funeral Directors with decades of experience and a deep understanding of what a difficult and confusing time it is when a friend or relative dies while travelling, living or working abroad. Our multilingual team, led by Steven Mears, can assist with repatriations to and from any country. At our UK Operations Centre, we have staff members that speak English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Russian. In addition we have access to translators to many others. Mears Repatriation's services include: Full International Repatriation services to and from any country in the world Advice on all repatriation documentation and coffin requirements for UK authorities, all Embassies & Consulates and all major airlines Documentation delivery service for Embassies & Consulates in London Translation services for official documents, i.e. death certificates, invoices & reports. Freight booking services and airway bill production Collection and delivery service throughout the UK 24 hours per day, 7 days week Unsealing the repatriation coffin and removal of the metal lining A range of coffins conforming to international shipping regulations (zinc lined, air-trays, Italian and French coffins) Urns suitable for international transit including zinc lining of traditional wooden urns Embalming services suitable for all cases going to tropical climates We promise to act in a professional, efficient and compassionate manner at all times. Once you decide to entrust us with the repatriation of your loved one you will be looked after by one named member of our staff throughout the whole process.